Pivoted leg structure



Nov. 2 2, 1938.. Q JONES 2,137,720

PIVOTED LEG STRUCTURE Filed July 10, 1937 2 Sheets-Sheet l INVENTOR OLIVER Jo-Es B ATTORNEYS NOV. 22, 1938. o, JONES PIVOTED LEG STRUCTURE Filed July 10, 1937 2, Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR OLIVER Jom:

I B dbl ATTORNEYS Patented Nov. 22, 1938 UN lTEo STATE PIVOTED LEG STRUCTURE v 1 7 Oliver Jones, Newark, N. J. "Application July 10, 1937,SerialNo. 152.9861

2 Claims.

It is an object of my invention to provide a novel latch device, which is particularly adaptable for use with the pivoted legs of a table.

It is a further object of my invention to pro|- vide such a latch device, which decides functioning as a locking means for the leg members, will also provide a lateral support for the legs of the table. My invention is directed to an ironing board frame which is leg supported, and which frame can readily be converted into a flat table top.

By means of my novel latch mechanism, it is possible to provide a sturdy pivoted leg support for a table or the like, and whereby said latches can be disconnected so as to permit a folding of the table legs, thus allowing storage of the table in the least possible space.

These and other objects I accomplish by a preferred embodiment of my invention, which is illustrated in the attached drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 is a side elevation showing the supporting frame and pivoted leg construction.

Fig. 2 is an end elevation view of Fig. 1, taken in the direction of arrows 2-2, in Fig. 1. r

Fig. 3 is a plan view of my device taken in the direction of arrows 3-3, of Fig. 1.

Fig. 4 is an end elevational view taken in the direction of arrows 4-4, of Fig. 1.

Fig. 5 is a sectional elevation taken through the plane 5-5, of Fig. 3.

Fig. 6 is a fragmentary section taken through the plane 66, of Fig. 3.

Fig. '7 is a, sectional view showing the compartment which is located at one end of the frame structure.

Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the table frame, showing an ironing board and a table leaf set off for selected use.

Fig. 9 is an enlarged fragmentary View, showing the exact details of the latch mechanism for connecting a pivoted leg to the frame structure.

As shown in Fig. 8, my invention is directed to a frame construction generally indicated by the character I. This frame comprises longitudinal members 2 and 3, and the lateral bracing members 4, 5, 6 and I. The frame I is substantially rectangular in shape. As shown in this figure, the member 1 forms a shelf-like member. The frame can be supplemented by an ironing board 8, shown in dotted lines. In actual use, the iron ing board is attached to the table frame I by means of a rod III, and hinges II. With the ironing board properly located, the shelf I forms a support for the base of the ironing device. It is possible to use the frame I as a table support;

under such circumstances, the leaf 9 is posi tioned on the frame I and forms a continuation of the shelf 1. The ironing board 8 may or may not, as preferred, be located beneath the table leaf 9.

At one end of the frame structure I, is a receptacle indicated generally by the character I5. As shown in Figs. 5 and 7, the receptacle I5 is pivotally attached to the underside of the shelf l, by the hinge I8- A pin IT, and latch I6, normally maintain the receptacle I5 in a closed position, as shown in Fig. 5. Release of the latch 55, allows the receptacle I5, to assume the position of Fig. 7.

The frame structure I, is supported by three 15 legs, I2, I3 and I4. The legs I2 and I3 are connected by a cross member 30, and receive further bracing by the lateral stays BI and'32. The frame [2, I3, 30, is pivotally connected to the table structure I, by means of hinges 21 and 28.

At the opposite end of the frame structure I,

is a third leg I4. As shown in Fig. 2, the leg I4 is pivotally attached to the frame I by means of the lateral members 22, 23, which are pivotally 25 attached at one end to the frame structure I, by means of the bolts 24 and 29. The leg I4 receives further reinforcement by means of the stay members 25, 26. Each of the legs I2, I3 and I4, are pivotally associated with the frame structure I by means of a latch device, shown in greater detail in Fig. 9.

t In Fig. 9, it will be noted that the leg I2 is pivotally attached to the side member 2, by means of a hinge 21. Pivotally mounted upon the leg 35 I2, by means of a pin 36, is the latch II]. This latch is bent upwardly as shown, and has an end horizontal portion which forms a hook 35. The hook 35 is adapted to engage within a recess formed by the keeper member 34, which is pressed out of the plate 33. As indicated in Figs. 1, 5 and 8, the latches I9, 20 and 2|, are in engagement with their corresponding keepers, when the legs of the table are set up. As further indicated in these figures, the horizontal portion of the latch lever I9, which forms the hook 35, is in engagement with'the underside of the frame structure I, so as to give stability to the leg and frame construction. In the event that it is desirable to fold the legs I2, I3 and I4 inwardly, as indicated in Fig. 1, the latch levers I9 are unhooked as shown in Fig. 9, thus permitting the legs to be folded inwardly.

It is apparent that my latch construction might be readily adapted to any pivoted leg arrangement which is adapted to be folded when out of use, but to be extended to a rigid and sturdy outright supporting position when in use.

It is not my intention to limit the present invention to the exact disclosure of the drawings, and to cover all equivalent constructions apparent to those skilled in the art, and which would be covered by the scope of the following claims.

I claim:

1. A foldable table frame structure comprising a pair of side members adapted to support an exchangeable table top, a pair of leg members having their upper surfaces abutting against the underside of said side members to support one end thereof on the floor, said leg members being hinged adjacent one edge for folding in a plane parallel to said side members, a single third leg pivoted to both of said side members at the opposite end thereof for movement in a plane lying between said side members and parallel therewith, and latch means on said leg members for locking said legs in unfolded position.

2. A foldable table frame structure comprising a pair of side members and lateral bracing members adjacent opposite ends of said side members for supporting an exchangeable table top, a pair of leg members having their upper surfaces normally abutting against the underside of said side members to support one end thereof on the floor, said leg members being hinged adjacent one edge for folding in a plane parallel to said side members, a single third leg having its upper surface normally abutting against one of said lateral braces at the opposite end of said side members, said single leg member being pivoted to both of said side members for movement in a plane lying between said side members and parallel therewith, and latch means on said leg members for locking the legs in unfolded position.

OLIVER JONES. 

